13+ Years of Excellence
Professional Journey
A track record of successful implementations, process optimizations, and strategic leadership in the global payroll industry.
Global Payroll Transformation Manager
Vertiv
- Leading enterprise global payroll transformation across 54 countries and 179 legal entities, covering 36,720 employees for a NYSE-listed Fortune 500 organization, within a 21-month accelerated programme structured into 4 strategic batches and 11 tactical waves
- Driving vendor consolidation from 54 vendors to 4 strategic partners (ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo, SD Worx, Neeyamo) and system rationalization from 58 systems to under 5, reducing PEPM from $12.92 to $10.73 and delivering $964K in annual savings
- Owning end-to-end programme governance, RACI design, RAID management and tollgate decision control; established a 35-tab self-validating Control Tower on SharePoint as the single source of truth for delivery execution, risk and decision tracking
- Governing Oracle Fusion HCM integration as system of record in a pass-through model across a confirmed 5-point integration (HRIS, Time, Absence, Finance, Outbound)
- Defining wave planning and country sequencing, data migration readiness, and parallel-run strategy with a locked 0.5% variance go/no-go gate across element-by-element reconciliation
- Managing SOX-aligned governance for a publicly listed entity, including segregation-of-duties remediation, secure bank-file controls and statutory compliance across 54 jurisdictions
- Delivering executive and Steering Committee reporting to CHRO and senior leadership; built an AI-driven programme intelligence layer on Amazon Bedrock and QuickSight for live status, risks and decisions
- Leading organizational change management on the ADKAR framework with a stair-step communication cascade across 70+ stakeholders spanning IT, HR, Finance, Procurement and Operations
Global Payroll Implementation Manager
Deel (formerly Safeguard Pay)
- Led 12+ multi-country payroll implementations (Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, United Kingdom), completing 100% within SLA at 99.8% accuracy and reducing cutover cycle by 25%
- Orchestrated end-to-end payroll processing for APAC and EMEA regions; spearheaded strategic vendor selection and contract negotiation
- Coordinated international payroll vendor transitions; ensured 100% statutory compliance
- Country Expertise: Hong Kong (MPF/ORSO/IR56B) | Singapore (CPF/SDL/SHG) | UAE (Gratuity/WPS) | Indonesia (BPJS/THR/PPh 21) | Egypt | Israel — 100% audit pass rate
- Acted as key client point of contact; managed weekly communications; driving 95%+ satisfaction
- Reconciled parallel + live payroll runs; identified & resolved 100+ critical data gaps
- Delivered comprehensive training on payroll platforms & global compliance practices (50+ users)
- Ensured SOC 1 audit compliance; responded to 100% of auditor queries within SLA
- Maintained RCA tracker; recorded payroll errors; implemented corrective/preventive plans (35% defect reduction)
- Managed & mentored 8+ Implementation Consultants; 3 promoted within 18 months
- Built enterprise automation dashboards eliminating 15+ manual hours/week using AI-powered solutions
- Led "Project Unity" migration initiative for 2,000+ employees across 18+ countries with zero payroll disruption
- Configured end-to-end payroll modules in HRM systems including employee master data, salary structures, tax calculations, and statutory deductions
- Set up complete payroll processing workflows from scratch: time attendance integration, leave management linkage, bonus computations, and final settlement calculations
- Designed & implemented custom payroll formulas for earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and compliance specific components across multiple countries
- Built comprehensive payroll reporting architecture including payslip generation, tax reports, provident fund statements, and management dashboards
- Established seamless integrations between payroll modules and GL/finance systems, banking platforms, and government portals for automated filings
Benefits Administrator
Xerex Business Services
- Performed complex benefit processes and calculations on legacy systems with 99%+ accuracy
- Prepared eligibility files for vendor submission maintaining zero compliance violations
- Administered COBRA and QMCSO compliance for 500+ employees across terminated and retired employee categories
- Managed health and welfare benefit categories including DBP, HIPAA, LOA, enrollment, and Medicare eligibility
- Processed data for 500+ employees with zero compliance violations
HR & Benefits Coordinator
AON Hewitt
- Maintained Vantive HR Portal for 15+ enterprise clients managing 500K+ employee records
- Loaded, added, updated, and removed employee coverage data with precision and accuracy
- Coordinated with onshore teams via real-time updates ensuring data consistency across systems
- Created processing guides tailored to individual client requirements
- Mentored new hires in HR and benefits processing procedures
- Recognized with Gold Award for Client Value and Benefits Champ Award for excellence in benefits administration
Skills & Expertise
Specialized Knowledge & Technical Proficiencies
Payroll & Compliance
Systems & Vendors
Global Compliance
Automation & AI
Leadership
Tools & Platforms
What I'm Looking For Next
I am seeking a challenging leadership role that leverages my deep expertise in global payroll implementation and transformation.
Target Roles
- Global Payroll Manager
- Implementation Direction
- Payroll Transformation Lead
- Head of Payroll Operations
Organization Type
- High-Growth Tech (Series C+)
- Enterprise Multi-National
- Global EOR/Payroll Platforms
- Remote-First Organizations
Professional Experience
A timeline of impactful roles and projects delivering value for global organizations.
